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Dalai Lama on Human Rights Day (12/10/93)
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His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Message on World Human Rights Day
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Forwarded by: Tseten Samdup, Office of Tibet, London
<[email protected]>
On the 45th anniversary of World Human Rights Day, which was first
observed on December 10, 1948, I would like to extend my heartfelt
greetings to the Tibetan people, especially those living under
Chinese repressive rule in Tibet.
As you all know, the issue of Tibet does not only concern the present
and future well-being of six million Tibetans, but it is also related
to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is a much debated
issue in the international political fora.
Irrespective of whether the Tibetan society before the Chinese
occupation was developed in the modern sense or not, the fact remains
that, in general, the people did enjoy the basic rights and freedom.
On the other hand, the unspeakable sufferings that the Tibetans have
to endure under Chinese rule is unprecedented in our history. This is
a fact which is also commonly recognized by the international
community. I have no doubt that the light of truth, freedom and
democracy which is shining unhindered and with growing intensity in
different continents will gradually illuminate Tibet as well.
Our struggle is not an ideological one. For example, Tibetans do not
oppose reforms, communism and changes. We don't even harbour ill-
feeling against the Chinese people as such. We are only struggling
for our rights against the illegal occupation of our country by an
alien force. We are fighting for justice, the right to govern
ourselves, and the freedom to determine our own future. So long as the
six million Tibetans are not contented, we will continue our struggle.
At present, many positive and external factors are developing in our
favour. Unable to tolerate this, China may try to destroy our exile
administration as well as the strength that comes from our unity.
They may try to create misunderstanding and discord in our community.
Therefore, everyone must be cautious and be on guard.
If each and every Tibetan makes an effort and works for the common
cause, it will not be long before the sun of happiness shines on
Tibet. When the joyful occasion of the reunion of Tibetans in Tibet
and those in exile comes about, Tibet -- with all its three provinces
-- will follow a genuine path of freedom, democracy and unity based on
the wishes of the people. As the Guidelines for Future Tibet's Polity
and Basic Features of its Constitution stipulates, Tibetan democracy
will be based on the Buddhist principles of compassion, justice, and
equality. Tibet will become a zone of peace with environmental
protection as one of the guiding principles of its government.
With my prayers that before long we, Tibetans in Tibet and those in
exile, will be able to come to together and enjoy the fruits of
happiness.
The Dalai Lama 10 December 1993
excerpted from:
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Issue ID: 93/12/07 21:30 GMT
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